This dataset contains spatial polygons which represent tree canopy areas across the City of Melbourne. It can be easily mapped using the geometry column. Tree canopy polygons have been derived by ArborCarbon from high-resolution airborne multispectral imagery. ArborCarbon collected this imagery using the ArborCam, a unique 11-band airborne multispectral camera system optimized for the accurate detection of vegetation and subtle changes in vegetation condition. The high-resolution airborne imagery datasets were geometrically corrected and orthorectified using the City of Melbourne’s publicly available 2018 aerial imagery and a Digital Terrain Model supplied by the City. A Digital Surface Model was generated from the acquired imagery for the full extent of the City, enabling the stratification of vegetation into a range of height categories. All vegetation >3m above the ground was classified as canopy (excluding vegetation on building rooftops).

This dataset contains spatial polygons which represent tree canopy areas across the City of Melbourne. It can be easily mapped using the geometry column. Tree canopy polygons have been derived by ArborCarbon from high-resolution airborne multispectral imagery. ArborCarbon collected this imagery using the ArborCam, a unique 11-band airborne multispectral camera system optimized for the accurate detection of vegetation and subtle changes in vegetation condition. The high-resolution airborne imagery datasets were geometrically corrected and orthorectified using the City of Melbourne’s publicly available 2018 aerial imagery and a Digital Terrain Model supplied by the City. A Digital Surface Model was generated from the acquired imagery for the full extent of the City, enabling the stratification of vegetation into a range of height categories. All vegetation >3m above the ground was classified as canopy (excluding vegetation on building rooftops).

Tree canopy within City of Melbourne mapped using 2014 aerial photos and LiDAR. The canopy polygons represent actual tree canopy extents on both private and public property across the city.

Tree canopy within City of Melbourne mapped using 2014 aerial photos and LiDAR. The canopy polygons represent actual tree canopy extents on both private and public property across the city.

Tree canopy within City of Melbourne mapped using 2014 aerial photos and LiDAR. The canopy polygons represent actual tree canopy extents on both private and public property across the city.

Tree canopy within City of Melbourne mapped using 2016 aerial photos and LiDAR. The canopy polygons represent actual tree canopy extents on both private and public property across the city.

Tree canopy within City of Melbourne mapped using 2016 aerial photos and LiDAR. The canopy polygons represent actual tree canopy extents on both private and public property across the city.

Tree canopy within City of Melbourne mapped using 2015 aerial photos and LiDAR. The canopy polygons represent actual tree canopy extents on both private and public property across the city. he data is considered accurate for 2015. Changes in tree canopy are expected to have occurred since that time.

Tree canopy within City of Melbourne mapped using 2015 aerial photos and LiDAR. The canopy polygons represent actual tree canopy extents on both private and public property across the city. he data is considered accurate for 2015. Changes in tree canopy are expected to have occurred since that time.

Tree canopy within City of Melbourne mapped using 2015 aerial photos and LiDAR. The canopy polygons represent actual tree canopy extents on both private and public property across the city. he data is considered accurate for 2015. Changes in tree canopy are expected to have occurred since that time.